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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.07, 1,189.02 and 547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.07, 1,189.02 and 547.06 is: 754.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.07 : 1,189.02 = 547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.07/1,189.02 = 547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.07x = 1,189.02 × 547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.07x = 650,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,462.55/862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.54

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